Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 97 points: 97+ The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all...

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: This shows depth and richness without being heavy. Complex aromas of sliced apple and peach follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a long, layered finish. This is so vinous and flavorful. One-third...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Attractive drinkability as do most from this plump appealing vintage. The nose offers biscuity berries and lemon citrus leading to a palate of peach brioche and smooth textural build. A warming, nutty finish. Drink now. ...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: A 15% addition of still red pinot to the Blanc de Blancs Comtes works well in that the DNA of the white version is familiar to those fans out there, but is delivered with a seductive twist. Aromas of wild cherries, rose...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: Charles Heidsieck's 2006 Brut Rosé (with 10% Pinot Noir red wine) has been launched before the 2005. Disgorged at the end of 2014, the wine offers a delicate and intense wild strawberry flavor with some lovely spicy...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Billecart-Salmon's style is dry, so an Extra Brut will be almost bone-dry. This wine is crisp and tight, bringing out grapefruit and citrus flavors and a steely, mineral character. It is still young, with freshness...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: A sight to behold, this pink flower-wrapped bottle has plenty to love inside as well as out. It has a lightly toasty edge across fresh pastry and apricots, with some redder fruit notes, too. The palate starts out with...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 97 points: Broad, ample and resonant on the palate, the 2006 Cristal dazzles with its pure richness and volume. Readers need to give the 2006 another 4-5 years in bottle, perhaps longer, as the wine appears to be shutting down a...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: Selected parcels in Avize, Cramant, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger chosen for power. This has a very impressive grilled hazelnut and gently toasty edge with dried lemon and clotted cream. The palate has immense...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 97 points: Broad, ample and resonant on the palate, the 2006 Cristal dazzles with its pure richness and volume. Readers need to give the 2006 another 4-5 years in bottle, perhaps longer, as the wine appears to be shutting down a...

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